It's very recently that WhatsApp and Hike Messenger has rolled out the video calling feature, and in a short span these apps have left behind Google Duo and gained more popularity.

It is recently that the most widely used messaging apps like WhatsApp and Hike Messenger had rolled out video calling features for its users. Surprisingly, the newly introduced video calling features are taking over the old ones, including Google Duo.

It's not so long ago that Google had come up with a simple video calling app called Google Duo. However, with the newly released video calling feature by WhatsApp and Hike Messenger, Google Duo is supposedly losing its popularity and number of subscribers.

WhatsApp and Hike Video Callings Feature is Faster

With WhatsApp and Hike, a user can make a video call with just a click. Whereas, with Google Duo, the users first need to click on the video calling option, select the friend they want to make a call to, and then the app will use its 'Knock Knock' feature until your friend takes the call. So, with Google Duo, the users might have to wait longer.

WhatsApp and Hike Have Billions of User Base

As compared to that of Google Duo, WhatsApp and Hike Messenger has over billions of users across the world. This is perhaps one of the major drawbacks on Duo losing its popularity. Additionally, Duo is also not expected to match up to the numbers anytime sooner.

WhatsApp and Hike Video Calling is Compatible With 2G Network

If you have a 2G network, WhatsApp or Hike works perfectly. However, that's not the case with Duo. To make an uninterrupted video call, Google Duo users will need a 3G/4G connection.